Origin
Mapleton, IA
Morning in Mapleton on Monday
Local time
6:41 AM
CDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Mapleton, IA to Davenport, IA
Drive Time
5h 5m
Distance
303.1 mi
488 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$46
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 52m
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6 AM
5h 5m
8 AM
5h 32m
10 AM
5h 15m
12 PM
5h 12m
3 PM
5h 16m
5 PM
5h 31m
8 PM
4h 57m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Davenport, IA
Thomas Parker
Trip Overview
The drive from Mapleton, IA to Davenport, IA covers 303.1 miles and takes about 5h 5m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on South 4th Street, George P, West 1st Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $46.04 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
151.5 miles from Mapleton, IA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 32m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 5h 5m drive with frequent turns across 303.1 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 36 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
South 4th Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 5h 5m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Mapleton, IA to Davenport, IA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South 4th Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| George P | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West 1st Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| 210th Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| M Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West 6th Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Railway Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Northwest Granger Drive | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
South 4th Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mapleton, IA and Davenport, IA.
1
Start on Main Street
46 ft
·
9 sec
·
Main Street
2
Turn left onto South 4th Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
South 4th Street
3
Continue on George P. Soumas Memorial Highway
5.1 mi
·
6 min
·
George P. Soumas Memorial Highway
4
Continue on George P. Soumas Memorial Highway
5.1 mi
·
7 min
·
George P. Soumas Memorial Highway
5
Continue on West 1st Street
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
·
West 1st Street
6
Continue on 210th Street
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
210th Street
7
Continue on George P. Soumas Memorial Highway
10 mi
·
14 min
·
George P. Soumas Memorial Highway
8
Continue on M Avenue
4.5 mi
·
6 min
·
M Avenue
9
Turn right
10 mi
·
14 min
10
Turn left onto George P. Soumas Memorial Highway
14 mi
·
18 min
·
George P. Soumas Memorial Highway
11
Continue on West 6th Street
0.3 mi
·
21 sec
·
West 6th Street
12
Continue on George P. Soumas Memorial Highway
34 mi
·
48 min
·
George P. Soumas Memorial Highway
13
Continue on Railway Street
0.5 mi
·
55 sec
·
Railway Street
14
Continue on George P. Soumas Memorial Highway
3.4 mi
·
4 min
·
George P. Soumas Memorial Highway
15
Keep slight left to continue on George P. Soumas Memorial Highway
17 mi
·
23 min
·
George P. Soumas Memorial Highway
16
Continue on Northwest Granger Drive
16 mi
·
19 min
·
Northwest Granger Drive
17
Continue on Northwest 114th Street
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Northwest 114th Street
18
Continue on Northeast Grimes Boulevard
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Northeast Grimes Boulevard
19
Continue on Grimes Boulevard
0.6 mi
·
50 sec
·
Grimes Boulevard
20
Continue on Southeast Grimes Boulevard
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Southeast Grimes Boulevard
21
Continue on Northwest Urbandale Drive
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
Northwest Urbandale Drive
22
Turn left onto I-35 north, I-80 east: Minneapolis, Davenport
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
·
I-35 north, I-80 east: Minneapolis, Davenport
23
Merge slight left
7.9 mi
·
9 min
24
Continue straight
0.7 mi
·
51 sec
25
Continue straight
0.6 mi
·
41 sec
26
Keep slight left
152 mi
·
2 hr 44 min
27
Take the exit slight right toward I 280 East, US 6 East, US 61 South: Rock Island, Moline
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
I 280 East, US 6 East, US 61 South: Rock Island, Moline
28
Take the exit slight right toward US 6 East, CR F58 West: Kimberly Road, Walcott
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
·
US 6 East, CR F58 West: Kimberly Road, Walcott
29
Continue on West Kimberly Road
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
West Kimberly Road
30
Turn slight right onto Hickory Grove Road
2.5 mi
·
5 min
·
Hickory Grove Road
31
Turn left onto West Locust Street
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
West Locust Street
32
Turn right onto Gaines Street
0.3 mi
·
49 sec
·
Gaines Street
33
Turn left onto West 14th Street
0.3 mi
·
46 sec
·
West 14th Street
34
At the end of the road, turn right onto Harrison Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Harrison Street
35
Turn right onto West 4th Street
164 ft
·
4 sec
·
West 4th Street
36
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 151.5 miles from Mapleton, IA, or about 2h 32m into the drive.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 80 miles or 1h 20m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 151.5 miles or 2h 32m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 10m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Davenport, IA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Mapleton, IA so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Mapleton, IA
This is one driving day of about 303.1 miles and 5h 5m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Mapleton, IA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 151.5 mi from Mapleton, IA · 2h 32m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
152 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 151.5 miles from Mapleton, IA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Davenport, IA
The final approach into Davenport, IA usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Davenport, IA.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$46.04 one way
$92.08 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
106 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $50.75 | $101.50 |
| premium | $4.80 | $57.22 | $114.44 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $67.34 | $134.68 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$46
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$71–$96
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 106 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $32 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 90.9 | 1 | $31.83 | $14.55 |
| Efficient EV | 75.8 | 0 | $26.52 | $12.12 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 121.2 | 1 | $42.43 | $19.40 |
Gas CO2
106 kg
EV CO2
35 kg (67% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Davenport, IA
Morning in Davenport on Monday
Local time
6:41 AM
CDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
5 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
5h 5m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Mapleton, IA to Davenport, IA covers 303.1 miles and takes about 5h 5m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are South 4th Street, George P, West 1st Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 151.5 miles from Mapleton, IA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $46.04 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a straightforward 5h 5m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Mapleton, IA to Davenport, IA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Mapleton, IA to Davenport, IA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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